EKG Technician

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career! 

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required

• Education
  High School Diploma or equivalent. 
  
  

• Experience
  No experience. 
  
  

• Licenses and Certifications
  (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC). 
  
  

JOB DUTIES

• Facilitates patient throughput and enhances patient satisfaction with testing process. Checks computer for new orders, reviews physician's orders on patient's chart. Identify patients via two methods. Explains procedure. Protects patient's privacy.
• Conducts computerized electrocardiogram and electroencephalogram testing. Uses proper chest and limb lead placement. Assesses quality of tracing as related to baseline stability, lack of electrical interference, and freedom from artifact.
• Records technically accurate EKG/EEG tracing and places preliminary copy in patient's chart or, in the case of EEG's, forwards to Neurologist for review. Promptly communicates the presence of any life-threatening arrhythmia to the patient's nurse.
• Performs the Thoracic Bio-impedance procedure. Places completed report on the patient's chart immediately post procedure.
• Prints daily log and checks against daily transaction log. Enter charges as needed and credits for services not rendered. Places EKG final report on chart after read by physician.
• Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot minor equipment problems. Reports malfunctions to manager and notifies Biomed.
• Facilitates the storage and retrieval of records. Checks and orders supplies, leads, electrodes and paper with consideration for cost containment.
• Assumes accountabilities for all actions in the workplace. Reports errors promptly and takes appropriate follow-up action to rectify the error.
• Effective patient/family advocate. Responds to patient's and/or patient's family's complaints in an appropriate and effective manner. Reports complaints to the Manager or their designer in a timely manner. Utilizes the chain of command appropriately to resolve patient, operational, or personal work-related problems.
• Participates in performance improvement activities as directed. Attends at least 80% of scheduled staff meetings and attends 100% of mandatory educational sessions.
• Works cooperatively with all staff and supports staff new to the environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.